Summary
This B1 English lesson plan helps students learn how to write polite and effective emails for everyday situations. The material focuses on teaching essential phrases for making requests, asking for information, and maintaining a respectful tone in written communication. This lesson is designed to be practical, building students' confidence in using English for common tasks like communicating with teachers, classmates, or customer service.
Through a series of engaging activities, students will practice key vocabulary and grammar related to polite communication. The lesson includes listening and reading comprehension exercises, interactive vocabulary and grammar tasks, and a final writing practice section where students can apply what they've learned to realistic scenarios.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to get students talking about the importance of politeness in written communication.
- A listening comprehension task where students fill in the gaps while listening to common phrases used in polite emails.
- An interactive vocabulary matching exercise to learn key terms such as "request," "respond," and "to the point."
- Grammar practice focusing on the use of modal verbs 'Would' and 'Could' to make polite requests.
- A reading exercise where students complete a blog post about the power of a polite email, reinforcing vocabulary and context.
- A practical writing activity where students compose short, polite emails for three different real-life situations.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces essential words and phrases for writing emails. Key terms include "request," "information," "polite," "respond," and "everyday tasks." Students will also learn useful expressions like "to the point" and "make a difference" to help them write clear, concise, and impactful emails.
Grammar focus
This lesson concentrates on using the modal verbs 'Would' and 'Could' to make polite requests. The focus is on structures like "Would you be able to + verb...?" and "Could you please + verb...?" This grammatical point is crucial for helping students soften their language and sound more respectful in formal and semi-formal emails.
Polite Emails for Everyday Tasks | B1 English Lesson
